Megan

Meaning of Megan

Megan is often considered a Welsh name, a diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl." It is also associated with the Greek word for "great."

Megan has Welsh, Greek roots — browse every Welsh, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Megan

After ranking as high as #18 in 2000, Megan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Megan

• Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
  Member of British Royal Family
• Megan Fox
  American actress and model
• Megan Thee Stallion
  American rapper and songwriter
• Megan Rapinoe
  American soccer player
• Megan Mullally
  American actress and comedian

Questions about the name Megan

What does the name Megan mean?

Megan means megan is often considered a welsh name, a diminutive of margaret, meaning "pearl." it is also associated with the greek word for "great.", and it comes from Welsh, Greek origins.

Is Megan a boy's or a girl's name?

Megan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Megan?

Megan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Megan most popular?

Megan peaked at #18 in 2000.